One of the most popular classes of nootropics are the racetams. The first nootropic, piracetam, belongs to this family of smart drugs, as do dozens of others.

We often get asked, “What is the best racetam?” Unfortunately, it’s a question without a solid answer. Like asking, “What is the best nootropic?” the answer will vary from person to person, depending on their goals and individual brain chemistry.

There is no best racetam – but there is a best racetam for you.

But, inspired by the question, “What is the best racetam?” we’ve decided to write up this racetam comparison post. By the time you’re done reading, you should have a good idea about what the best racetam is – the best racetam for you, that is.

In this post, we’re gonna first explain exactly what the racetams are. Then, we’ll compare eight of the racetams most commonly used around the world for their nootropic properties.Read More

If you’re an experienced smart drug user, there’s probably little question in your mind whether or not nootropics work. You may as well just move on to the next post because you already know the answer to the question we’re exploring today.

For those of you that don’t yet have any experience with nootropics and are wondering, “Do nootropics work?” – this article is for you. We’re gonna answer this question and look at ways to increase the chances that nootropics will work for you.Read More

Have you ever heard of kratom? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on a powerful plant that has tons of mind and mood-boosting properties. And if you have, you’ve probably never heard about the nootropic benefits of kratom before.

Kratom Leaf (Mitragyna Speciosa)

While it’s usually not thought of as a nootropic, many users find that kratom has several nootropic properties. Improved mood, increased motivation and focus, reduced anxiety, and overall cognitive enhancement are just some of the benefits that kratom users report.

In this post, we’re gonna look at the benefits of this amazing plant, typical dosages, potential side effects, where to buy, and the controversy surrounding its legal status. First, though, let’s take an in-depth look at what kratom is.Read More

We’ve spent the last several months putting together the most comprehensive book ever published on smart drugs. It wasn’t easy but, fortunately, we had some nootropics to help us!

In only a few short days, it’s become the top selling nootropics book on Amazon!1 Most of the other books about nootropics are under 50 pages and only available in ebook format. Nootropics: Unlocking Your True Potential With Smart Drugs is much longer and is available in both ebook format and in print.Read More

If you’ve ever experienced social anxiety, you know how crippling it can be. Even when nothing is actually wrong, your heart starts beating faster, you start sweating, and all you can think about is running in the other direction as fast as you can.

Roughly 15 million American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD).

Social anxiety is nervousness that happens in social situations.1 And, if you’ve ever experienced social anxiety, you’re not alone. Every year, up to 8% of the population are diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder.2 And, as much as 12% of the population has met the criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder at some point in their life.3

Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you can still experience social anxiety. Fortunately, there are several nootropics that can help to reduce social anxiety and increase confidence in social situations. In this post, we’re gonna take a look at the best nootropics for social anxiety. But first, let’s explore exactly what social anxiety is.Read More

Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that our nervous systems use to communicate within itself and with other parts of the body. Low levels of certain neurotransmitters have been linked to depression, anxiety, and a variety of other conditions.

Precursors are the building blocks necessary to create neurotransmitters. By consuming the right precursors, we can increase the level of specific neurotransmitters in the body and brain, resulting in improved mood, reduced anxiety, increased cognitive ability, and much more.

All of the precursors listed below are amino acids. Some of them are essential amino acids and others non-essential. By taking these amino acids, we can give our bodies the building blocks they need to create the neurotransmitters involved in cognitive performance.Read More